Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join our well integrated team to support us with our treatment services in Oral Surgery. We offer excellent clinical facilities in the department of oral surgery within the dental hospital. The post is available from July 2025 as a locum position for a fixed term of 1 year.
You will have had previous experience working within and OMFS/Oral Surgery department with an enthusiasm to communicate your own knowledge and experience to students and patients. You will have been fully registered with the GDC. You will be offered a structured induction and support with the opportunity for further educational development.
Main duties of the job
The primary aim of the 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor locum post (1 year fixed term) is to provide support for the oral surgery department of the Trust under the direction of the consultant lead. The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop and use oral surgical skills The nature of the post requires that candidates has had suitable experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery/oral surgery at DCT level or higher. There are opportunities in appropriate cases for candidates to develop a particular area of interest.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Under appropriate supervision provide clinical oral surgery services in-hours
Provide suitable middle grade cover in hours within the outpatient oral surgery department
Provide assessment and treatment planning for new referrals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Under appropriate supervision provide clinical oral surgery services in-hours
Provide suitable middle grade cover in hours within the outpatient oral surgery department
Provide assessment and treatment planning for new referrals.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- GDC registerable qualification.
- Will have been fully registered with the General Dental Council for at least 3 years.
Desirable
- Leadership and training experience.
- Certificate in teaching or medical education
- MFDS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post BDS qualification experience in clinical dentistry
- At least two years clinical experience in Oral Surgery and/or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Completed a Foundation Training programme and at least one year in a recognised NHS post as DCT or above.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to personal development
Desirable
- Proven management ability.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising or training clinical dental trainees, students or DCPs
Research
Essential
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of UK guidelines on the practice of dental sedation
Desirable
- Successful completion of audit or research projects that have led to change.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- GDC registerable qualification.
- Will have been fully registered with the General Dental Council for at least 3 years.
Desirable
- Leadership and training experience.
- Certificate in teaching or medical education
- MFDS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post BDS qualification experience in clinical dentistry
- At least two years clinical experience in Oral Surgery and/or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Completed a Foundation Training programme and at least one year in a recognised NHS post as DCT or above.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to personal development
Desirable
- Proven management ability.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising or training clinical dental trainees, students or DCPs
Research
Essential
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of UK guidelines on the practice of dental sedation
Desirable
- Successful completion of audit or research projects that have led to change.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
